PEOPLE OF INSIDE INC.

GAYLA JETT SHANNON

Principal and Interior Designer, Gayla Jett Shannon had career experience with nationally recognized interior design firms prior to founding her own firm, Inside Incorporated in 1997. Establishing proficiency in both traditional and modern design environments, her goal has consistently been to tailor the design to the clients’ needs and desires. She has Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, and a Master of Architecture degree, and is a Registered Interior Designer in the state of Texas. She has studied the decorative arts and architecture in Europe, taught as a university professor, and continues to expand her expertise through her enthusiasm for and love of design.

MIKE SHANNON | STUDIO SALUBRE

Mike Shannon serves as principal and owner. He is a registered Architect in the state of Texas, having earned his Masters of Architecture from The Universtiy of Texas, Arlington in 2005. Mike also holds a Bachelors of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Texas Tech University.

VISIT STUDIO SALUBRE

ROBBIN LYON

Office Manager, BFA Interior Design, University of North Texas

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

360 West Magazine: Feature Article December 2013

Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences: co-authored; Roehl, A., Reddy, S., & Shannon, G. J. (2013). The Flipped Classroom: An opportunity to Engage Millennial Students Through Active Learning Strategies.

Journal of Arts and Humanities: coauthored; Amy Roehl, M. F. A., & Gayla Jett Shannon, (2013). Implications of Building Information Modeling on Interior Design Education: The Impact on Teaching Design Processes

Indulge Magazine / Fort Worth Star Telegram: Feature Article, December 2012

Indulge Magazine / Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cover & Feature Article, April 2012

Tech Techsan, Feature Article, October 2011

LUXE Magazine: Feature Article, October 2009

Fort Worth Texas Magazine: Article Mention, March 2007

Dallas Modern Luxury: Feature Article September 2006

DFW House & Home Magazine: Cover Image, August 2006

Remodeling Kitchens & Baths: Schiffer Publishing, Book, Kitchen Feature, Spring 2005

DFW House & Home Magazine: Cover Image, August 2004

Dallas Home Design Magazine: Cover & Feature Article, May 2004

Fort Worth, Texas Magazine: Feature Article, November 2002

Woman’s Day Remodeling Magazine: Kitchen Remodel, 2002

Dallas Morning News Newspaper: Media Room, 2002

Trends in Interior Design & Architecture, 2001 Award Feature

Fort Worth Star Telegram Newspaper: Contemporary Home Christmas Feature 2001, Showhouse 1996

Contemporary Masterworks: Art, Architecture, Photography, Design; Essays: “Richard Sapper," and “Robin Day," St. James Press, London, 1991

DESIGN AWARDS

ASID National Chapter Educator Medalist 2014
National ASID Educator Design Excellence Competition, 2012

ASID Legacy of Design, 2nd Place Texas Chapter, Residential under 3500 sf, 2012

National ASID Educator Design Excellence Competition, 2010

National Pantone/Interior Design Magazine; Color Outside the Lines; 2007 Honorable Mention

ASID Legacy of Design, 1st Place Texas Chapter, Residential over 3500 sf, 2006

ASID Legacy of Design, 1st Place Texas Chapter, Residential over 3500 sf, 2003

Best Design 2002 Silver Spurs Charity Event

National Trends/ASID Award 2001

Outstanding Young Women of America, 1987

MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Professional Member, 1985-present

ASID Fort Worth Association Chair 2003-2005, Chair Elect 2002-2003

International Interior Design Association 2013 – present

Associate Member American Institute of Architects 2009 – present

NEWH Network of Executive Women in Hospitality, 2011-present

Interior Design Advisory Board, Texas Tech University, 2001 – 2010, Chair 2006-2009

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Docent 1997 – 2004, Director’s Council 2004 – 2013

Junior League of Fort Worth, 1993 – 1997

University Christian Church, Member 1985 – present

Kimbell Art Museum, Member, 1985-present

Chi Omega Alumni Association, Various offices

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